Crufts dog show

The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors travelling from 41 countries to take part.

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on March 7, 2013 8:03 PM

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Gavin Robertson and Jilly, a Basset Griffon Vendeen, celebrate winning the Best in Show category at the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, in central England on March 10, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category. less

Gavin Robertson and Jilly, a Basset Griffon Vendeen, celebrate winning the Best in Show category at the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, in central England on March 10, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders ... more

Jennifer Lomas with Isla, a Dogue de Bordeaux during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'. less

Jennifer Lomas with Isla, a Dogue de Bordeaux during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie ... more

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An Old English Sheepdog is groomed during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'. less

An Old English Sheepdog is groomed during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a ... more

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Peggy and Furge, Hungarian Puli and Agatha, a Hungarian Komondor with their owners Isobel and Kim Sears get ready to show during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'. less

Peggy and Furge, Hungarian Puli and Agatha, a Hungarian Komondor with their owners Isobel and Kim Sears get ready to show during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During ... more

Golden retrievers meet up during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'. less

Golden retrievers meet up during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of ... more

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Tracey Elder from Fyfe is given a lick on her face by her Samoyed Bolan dog during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'. less

Tracey Elder from Fyfe is given a lick on her face by her Samoyed Bolan dog during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 ... more

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Samoyeds in the ring during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of accolades but ultimately seeking the coveted 'Best In Show'. less

Samoyeds in the ring during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England. During this year's four-day competition over 22,000 dogs and their owners will vie for a variety of ... more

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Samoyeds in the ring during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on... Photo-4317165.58070 - Houston Chronicle

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Gavin Robertson with Jilly, a Basset Griffon Vendeen, as they celebrate winning the Best in Show category of Crufts 2013 during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England.

Gavin Robertson with Jilly, a Basset Griffon Vendeen, as they celebrate winning the Best in Show category of Crufts 2013 during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England.

Gavin Robertson with Jilly, a Basset Griffon Vendeen, as they celebrate winning the Best in Show category of Crufts 2013 during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England.

Gavin Robertson with Jilly, a Basset Griffon Vendeen, as they celebrate winning the Best in Show category of Crufts 2013 during the final day at Crufts Dog Show on March 10, 2013 in Birmingham, England.

Gavin Robertson and Jilly, a Basset Griffon Vendeen, walk after winning the Best in Show category at the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, in central England on March 10, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category. less

Gavin Robertson and Jilly, a Basset Griffon Vendeen, walk after winning the Best in Show category at the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, in central England on March 10, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders ... more

A woman brushes her Old English Sheepdog on the fourth day of Crufts dog show in Birmingham, central England on March 10, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category. less

A woman brushes her Old English Sheepdog on the fourth day of Crufts dog show in Birmingham, central England on March 10, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of ... more

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A woman brushes her Old English Sheepdog on the fourth day of... Photo-4317170.58070 - Houston Chronicle

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A Komondor is pictured on the fourth day of Crufts dog show in Birmingham, central England on March 10, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category. less

A Komondor is pictured on the fourth day of Crufts dog show in Birmingham, central England on March 10, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with ... more

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A Komondor is pictured on the fourth day of Crufts dog show in... Photo-4317171.58070 - Houston Chronicle

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A dog performs a jump during the agility competition on the fourth day of Crufts dog show in Birmingham, central England on March 10, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category. less

A dog performs a jump during the agility competition on the fourth day of Crufts dog show in Birmingham, central England on March 10, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a ... more

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A dog performs a jump during the agility competition on the fourth... Photo-4317172.58070 - Houston Chronicle

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An owner arrives with her dogs on the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category. less

An owner arrives with her dogs on the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of ... more

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An owner arrives with her dogs on the second day of the Crufts dog... Photo-4317173.58070 - Houston Chronicle

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A child (R) sits with his British bulldog during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category. less

A child (R) sits with his British bulldog during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a ... more

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A child (R) sits with his British bulldog during the second day of... Photo-4317177.58070 - Houston Chronicle

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Maltese dogs are seen in the show ring on the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category. less

Maltese dogs are seen in the show ring on the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number ... more

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Maltese dogs are seen in the show ring on the second day of the... Photo-4317178.58070 - Houston Chronicle

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A Standard poodle wearing a waterproof suit greets her owner during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category. less

A Standard poodle wearing a waterproof suit greets her owner during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the ... more

A Standard poodle is groomed by its owner during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category. less

A Standard poodle is groomed by its owner during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a ... more

Photo: BEN STANSALL, AFP/Getty Images

A Standard poodle is groomed by its owner during the second day of... Photo-4317180.58070 - Houston Chronicle

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A French bull dog (R) and three Boston terriers (L) arrive during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category. less

A French bull dog (R) and three Boston terriers (L) arrive during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the ... more

A woman holds her chihuahua during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category. less

A woman holds her chihuahua during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of ... more

Photo: BEN STANSALL, AFP/Getty Images

A woman holds her chihuahua during the second day of the Crufts dog... Photo-4317182.58070 - Houston Chronicle

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A Maltese dog is seen in the show ring during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category. less

A Maltese dog is seen in the show ring during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a ... more

Photo: BEN STANSALL, AFP/Getty Images

A Maltese dog is seen in the show ring during the second day of the... Photo-4317184.58070 - Houston Chronicle

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A Chinese crested dog is seen during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category. less

A Chinese crested dog is seen during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of ... more

Photo: BEN STANSALL, AFP/Getty Images

A Chinese crested dog is seen during the second day of the Crufts... Photo-4317185.58070 - Houston Chronicle

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An owner arrives with her Chinese Crested dogs during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete in a number of competitions with one dog going on to win the "Best in Show" category. less

An owner arrives with her Chinese Crested dogs during the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 8, 2013. The annual event sees dog breeders from around the world compete ... more

Photo: BEN STANSALL, AFP/Getty Images

An owner arrives with her Chinese Crested dogs during the second... Photo-4317186.58070 - Houston Chronicle

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Dogs relax after being shown on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England.

Dogs relax after being shown on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England.

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Caitlin, aged 9, sleeps on her Irish wolfhound on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England. The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors travelling from 41 countries to take part. Crufts, which was first held in1891, sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. less

Caitlin, aged 9, sleeps on her Irish wolfhound on the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England. The four-day show features over 25,000 dogs, with competitors travelling ... more

Photo: Oli Scarff, Getty Images

Caitlin, aged 9, sleeps on her Irish wolfhound on the first day of... Photo-4296012.58070 - Houston Chronicle

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A handler wearing a kilt shows his Irish Wolf Hound during the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013.

A handler wearing a kilt shows his Irish Wolf Hound during the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013.

An owner arrives with his short haired Dachshund's on the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013.

An owner arrives with his short haired Dachshund's on the first day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham, in central England on March 7, 2013.

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An owner arrives with his short haired Dachshund's on the... Photo-4296032.58070 - Houston Chronicle

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Dogs and their owners arrive to attend the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England.

Dogs and their owners arrive to attend the first day of Crufts dog show at the NEC on March 7, 2013 in Birmingham, England.

Photo: Oli Scarff, Getty Images

Dogs and their owners arrive to attend the first day of Crufts dog... Photo-4296033.58070 - Houston Chronicle

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Collie cross Tiff (2nd left), a five-month-old homeless rescue dog joins Collie dogs Holly (L) Frostie and Jimmy (R) who are competing at Crufts 2013 and have all come from Valgrays Border Collie Rescue Centre during a photocall to launch Crufts 2013 on March 5, 2013 in Birmingham, England. less